“There’s no test for religion” is one of the most abused principles in public debates. Not long ago, the liberals were attacking Christian Republicans for being reluctant to support Mormon Romney, saying the same thing. Of course, they would not welcome a Bible-believing evangelical Christian, or, I imagine, a Scientologist or Satanist, or at this point, even an open atheist.
Candidate and nominee selection considers just such things as one’s religion. It’s no fluke what the Supreme Court make-up is.
“Candidate and nominee selection considers just such things as ones religion”
And you know this how? What vetting committees have you sat on? Please share your experiences with us.
But I have to admit, I sorely miss the last 3 Protestants on the Court. Too bad we can’t bring bring back Stevens, Souter and O’Connor. Ah, but for another Blackmun!
“Its no fluke what the Supreme Court make-up is.”
It’s those subversive Catholics again!
AMDG